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Premium Timber BuildingsMon, 20 Nov 2017 13:58:28 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.4Extension vs Exteriorhttp://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/extension-vs-exterior/
Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:32:17 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6630While the average family grows larger and new homes become smaller yet more expensive, it’s no surprise homeowners are running out of space. Why not make the most of the space you already have? Traditional methods of doing this come in the form of extensions or conservatories, but there are other ways – Garden rooms are becoming increasingly popular and ... Read More

]]>While the average family grows larger and new homes become smaller yet more expensive, it’s no surprise homeowners are running out of space. Why not make the most of the space you already have? Traditional methods of doing this come in the form of extensions or conservatories, but there are other ways – Garden rooms are becoming increasingly popular and by comparing them, you can see why.

Planning

Although it can vary from council to council, all authorities have policies on extensions. On the other hand outbuildings are considered to be permitted development, not needing planning permission, subject to some terms and conditions.

Escape

Garden exteriors have the benefit of giving homeowners escape from the sometimes-hectic atmosphere of their home, letting them relax in their own secluded space.

Disruption

One of the main disadvantages of having any building work done on your house is the possible disruption it will cause to your daily life. There will most probably be times when one or more existing rooms in your house is out of bound while the work is being done. Not only this, but you will face an on-going battle against the dust and noise created due to the renovations – this could also cause tension between neighbours. By erecting an exterior building in your garden, you’re keeping the noise, debris and other logistics away from the harmony of your home, so you can get on with your day-to-day living.

Damage

Be aware that extending your home could have an impact on existing rooms to your property. Windows and doors may need to be moved in order to cater for the new build – this could also boost the price. With an exterior building on your land or garden, there are no concerns about damaging your home. Here ate Phoenix, all our exterior builds come with a ten-year guarantee against timber rot.

Cost

It’s sometimes difficult to stick to a budget when planning an extension to your home – this is due to discovering additional works, changes in the building process (for unseen items like drains and foundations) or a cost variation from the original quote by your builder – often for things like materials. In some drastic cases, people have had to save more money while the work stops. On the other hand when shopping for an exterior building, the prices are fixed and will not change. They are noticeably cheaper than extending your home and with the average cost price of a square metre of property being £2,216, it can also add to the value of your existing home considerably depending on the size. In addition to this, here at Phoenix we offer a free site visit/ consultation and we guarantee all our buildings and provide two years’ call-out cover against faulty parts and workmanship to help you cut down costs.

]]>A new lease of life for the Granny Annexehttp://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/new-lease-life-granny-annexe/
Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:47:28 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6619We’re all very familiar with the term Granny Annexe or Granny Flat, used to describe a back garden self-contained home extension/out building. It serves as an ideal small ‘home’ on the plot of the main house and people often move their parents into them for convenience and a cheaper way of living. In recent years, it is becoming harder for ... Read More

]]>We’re all very familiar with the term Granny Annexe or Granny Flat, used to describe a back garden self-contained home extension/out building. It serves as an ideal small ‘home’ on the plot of the main house and people often move their parents into them for convenience and a cheaper way of living.

In recent years, it is becoming harder for teens and young adults to flee the nest with growing house prices and less affordable accommodation available in general. In the past it was common for teens to leave their homes at 18, now we are seeing people stay at home until their late 20’s which of course is an inconvenience for both the young adults and parents.

Due to these changes, we have had an influx of people asking for a granny annexe type garden building to accommodate their children, meaning they can have the freedom of their own space at an affordable price, often just paying rent to their parents. It is also a good way to prepare them for mortgage payments when they do eventually leave and move to a bigger property.

A major benefit of our garden buildings is the ability to customise it exactly how you want, size, features and shape, meaning they are able to fit in any size garden space and can be made to suit the young adult’s style (making it feel much more homely!).

Another benefit of a garden building for a first-home is the added security, it can act as a big deterrent to thieves when they find that someone is also living in a building in the garden, extra eyes!

If this is something you are considering, either as a parent or a young adult then please get in touch for a free consultation. We are also looking for a catchy name for our new ‘Granny Annexe’ if you have any ideas then please let us know on our Facebook or by email!

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Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:17:28 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6613We are currently experiencing technical issues with our phone lines and therefore can’t accept any phone calls, if you do wish to contact us then our email address is info@phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk.

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Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:45:16 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6611Our Tadley show site is nearing completion! As of the end of October the interior of our display buildings will be completed. Display buildings can be viewed now, our opening hours for Tadley are: Mon-Fri – 10am-4pm Sat – 9am-5pm Sun – closed.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:44:45 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6608Our offer of 5% off whole building and base price has now been extended until the end of September.

]]>New team member!http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/under-new-management/
Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:02:19 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6604Phoenix would like to introduce Toby to our team. Toby has joined as our new operations manager.

]]>5% Off Across All Products This Augusthttp://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/5-off-across-products-august/
Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:03:45 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6597Summer seems to be going far too quick for us over at Phoenix this year, so we decided to lift the spirits with a special 5% off everything site wide! The special offer includes any extra additions you make to your quote, such as the roofing style, insulation lining, guttering, plastering etc. therefore you can build up your dream garden ... Read More

]]>Summer seems to be going far too quick for us over at Phoenix this year, so we decided to lift the spirits with a special 5% off everything site wide!

The special offer includes any extra additions you make to your quote, such as the roofing style, insulation lining, guttering, plastering etc. therefore you can build up your dream garden room.

This offer will be automatically deducted when you create a quote with our online quote builder (http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/create-a-quote/ hyperlink over ‘quote builder’) or will be discussed when you call us.

We’re running this until the end of August so please hurry to make sure you grab the best deal!

]]>Our Eco-Friendly Slates for your Backyard Project!http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/eco-friendly-slates-backyard-project/
Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:49:46 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6591Our customers are able to choose the eco-friendly Ardesia Tiles when building their out-houses which are fully recyclable themselves. Below we have listed some of the key benefits of using these slates; – These slates are produced from a mixture of recycled plastics and naturally occurring limestone and can be recycled itself if needs be. Making it a great choice ... Read More

]]>Our customers are able to choose the eco-friendly Ardesia Tiles when building their out-houses which are fully recyclable themselves. Below we have listed some of the key benefits of using these slates;

– These slates are produced from a mixture of recycled plastics and naturally occurring limestone and can be recycled itself if needs be. Making it a great choice for moving into a more eco-friendly world.
– They are attractive slates and give an authentic slate appearance, therefore will not ruin the look of the building and will fit in on new builds or refurbishments alike.
– The tiles are lightweight, yet very durable in all weather conditions.
– They are very resistant to vandalism or accidental damage.
– The tiles act as a good thermal and acoustic insulator.
– Easy to manage, cut and install.

There are currently a few case studies over on our website using Ardesia Tiles, check out the lovely traditional garageshttp://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/case-studies/

If you would like more information on our Ardesia Tiles or the buildings we provide these tiles for, then please get in touch with us. You can also try out some quotes and add the tiles as your preferred choice of roofing.

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Wed, 24 Feb 2016 17:14:09 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6461We couldn’t live in our own living room anymore! Godalming client: “I love my teenage children having their friends around. They are polite and I’ve known some them since they were three. Their bedrooms are ‘too small for all their mates’, they say, but their collective lolloping on our sofas in a kind of entangled Rubik’s Cube had to ... Read More

We couldn’t live in our own living room anymore!

Godalming client:

“I love my teenage children having their friends around. They are polite and I’ve known some them since they were three. Their bedrooms are ‘too small for all their mates’, they say, but their collective lolloping on our sofas in a kind of entangled Rubik’s Cube had to stop; we couldn’t live in our own living room anymore!

They felt awkward when we walked in when their friends were there and we felt awkward asking them to shove over and to give us the remote. Would they ever want to watch a drama on the Beeb with us?

Right, something had to be done. We neither wanted to move nor build an extension – the kids will be gone in 5-10 years anyway (you live in hope).

]]>You don’t want to move, but do you need more space?http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/you-dont-want-to-move-but-do-you-need-more-space/
Wed, 24 Feb 2016 13:07:01 +0000http://phoenixtimberbuildings.co.uk/?p=6455 Do any of these Farnham people sound like you? Every week clients tell us that they love the area and don’t want to move, for a number of reasons, but they do need more space. Here are some of the reasons – Working from home ‘I was working from our master bedroom. It was certainly big ... Read More

Do any of these Farnham people sound like you?

Every week clients tell us that they love the area and don’t want to move, for a number of reasons, but they doneed more space. Here are some of the reasons –

Working from home

‘I was working from our master bedroom. It was certainly big enough but, for 5 days a week, working and sleeping in that room, I was often spending 22 hours a day in there and I was going stir crazy. ‘Go for long walks,’ I was told. Not the answer!’ But my new office in the garden is perfect. I can concentrate and still switch off as soon as I leave it.’

Teens Garden Room

‘Teens need to flex their musclesbut mine needed somewhere to call their own other than their bedroom. The new Pheonix garden room is now their den. We only really see them at meal times now. When they leave home, they will be missed, of course, but then it becomesourGarden Room!’

Annexe

‘My mother is 84 and not getting around easily these days. It was a four-hour round trip to see her and, as we both work, it was difficult to see her often. She was actually delighted to move in to her new annexe in our garden, ten yards from our back door. It’s manageable, fully insulated and warm and she has all the independence she wants. In the summer, she’ll really enjoy her patio. Our children love spending “nanny time” in her annexe and it’s nice having her nearby, too.’

If you’re thinking along the same lines, let’s work through some ideas.

01252 712 227

You name it, we’ll make it!

pshave a measure up and see how much space you’ve got to play with, then either call us or amble over to Wrecclesham.